Shangri-La maidenhair tree
Ginkgo biloba 'Shangri-La'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size40 to 55 feet tall25 to 30 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Horizontal
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Shangri-La' maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba 'Shangri-La') is a tree for specimen planting, shade gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It grows at a moderate rate and has a horizontal habit. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Cucumber tree, Sensitive fern, Northern bayberry, and Ice Follies daffodil.